Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Paris and Cotonou share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from three weekly Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport flights. The 13:25 departure with Corsair is the earliest flight available. Corsair operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ORY to COO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Corsair is your gateway to exploring Cotonou (and maybe even some other great corners of Benin!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport offered by this popular airline.
Corsair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Corsair is the most punctual carrier operating ORY to COO flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORY and COO:
Mohamed V International Airport
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
At the moment, Rs132,074 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs215,260. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORY to COO by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORY to COO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY's address is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Orly Airport, data shows 75.56% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Paris to Paris Orly Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ORY:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Cotonou and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cotonou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you'd like to visit Cotonou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORY to COO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to explore other corners of Benin. Journey about 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to check off its top attractions. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Benin, head for Djougou, roughly 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are key highlights.